Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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